TDOT is repairing a damaged section of I-40 in Cocke County, Tennessee, due to flooding. Gov. Lee assessed the damage, and interim road reopening plans are in progress.

Three ORNL researchers were named APS Fellows for their contributions in physics research and advancements in energy technologies, plasma fusion, and quantum materials.

Prasanna Balaprakash spoke on a Senate panel about AI in climate research, stressing the urgency for accurate weather predictions due to extreme weather events causing extensive damage.

A Knoxville standoff ended with the arrest of Russell Kline, charged with two counts of aggravated kidnapping. The children initially reported inside were released unharmed.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory team developed a nanoscale technique to enhance materials for advanced memory storage and neuromorphic computing by manipulating atomic orientations in ferroelectrics.

A Knoxville firefighter was injured during a house fire response, with the fire causing moderate damage to the home. The residents and their pet were unharmed; the fire's cause is under investigation.

Knoxville experiences morning fog with a comfortable 63°F, expected to clear for a sunny 78°F day. The NWS forecasts continued sunny weather with mild temperatures through the week.

Knoxville experiences a humid morning with overcast skies, with the possibility of afternoon showers. The weekend will bring sunnier weather and clear nights, with comfortable temperatures continuing into the early week.

The TVA installed a mile-long barrier on Douglas Lake to collect flood debris and protect downstream water intakes after Hurricane Helene.

Knoxville police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Minnesota Avenue, where 41-year-old Carlos Yarbrough was killed. They are seeking public assistance and have not yet named suspects.

A dam floodgate release has raised the French Broad River, resulting in a Flood Warning for parts of Knox and Sevier counties, with residents advised to evacuate if needed.

Glenwood Elementary in Oak Ridge is named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School for its consistent academic excellence and high performance on assessments.

AI is being used by ORNL researchers to find new alloys for nuclear fusion reactors, streamlining the material discovery process away from traditional trial and error methods.